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More Homes Likely to Be Built in Channing Park
Developers of Channing Park, near the intersection of Boyette and Dorman roads Southeast Tampa, await zoning hearings in order to incorporate more homes in the plan.
Town Officials Remove Endangered Species Protection from 2,400-Acre Area
Marana residents fear that Tortolita Preserve may be facing a whole series of developments in the near future as town officials intend to withdraw a 99-year lease agreement early and give the area back to the state. The goal of creating the preserve 13 years ago was to reduce Dove Mountain’s development, thus protecting the habitat of the Pygmy Owl. The species was on the endangered species list at that time.
Site Work Has Begun on Darden HQ Hotel
Darden Restaurants’ headquarters already has a gym, and a cafeteria with take-home meals. The company giant recently started development on its long-awaited headquarters hotel project too.
LATA Acquires Sunshadow Apartments in Casselberry
Landmark Apartment Trust of America, Inc. announced Thursday that it has acquired Sunshadow Apartments in Casselberry in conjunction with three other multifamily properties located in Florida, Texas and Alabama, through two separate transactions totaling $98.2 million.
Ken’s Foods Increasing Storage Capacity in Atlanta Metropolitan Area
Ken’s Foods Inc. is expanding its Metro Atlanta operations by acquiring a warehouse in Henry County. The depository will soon be used as a regional distribution center.
Holiday Inn Greenlit Despite Protests
Developer Hardial Sibia’s plan to build a four-story, 93-guest room Holiday Inn Express in Boynton Beach has been approved Tuesday after six years of opposition of senior citizens who reside at the nearby Palm Beach Leisureville, within a few blocks from the site.
USAA Real Estate to Build $200M Amazon Fulfillment Center
The online retailer got the green light to start its expansion in Ruskin, near Interstate 75 and State Road 674 in far southeastern Hillsborough.
First Baptist Church School to be Converted to HQ for Mister Car Wash
The three-story former First Baptist Church education building at 222 E. Fifth St. near downtown Tucson is going to be redeveloped as headquarters of Mister Car Wash by May 2014.
Orlando One Step Closer to Kicking-off on New MLS Stadium
Only the spending plan is left to be approved by the Orange County Commission, as city leadership accepted plans for Orlando’s new professional soccer stadium with a unanimous vote, Orlando Sentinel reports. According to a press release, the October 22 vote takes place at 201 S Rosalind Avenue at the County Administration Building. If the spending plan goes through, The Lions stand a good chance of putting the fresh lawn to the test during their 2015 season. By that time, the minor league team hopes to make it to the MLS.
Gateway and South City Propose 22-story Student Housing Tower for Midtown
Gateway Development and South City Partners LLC join forces in building a student housing tower at Spring and 5th streets, beside the Centergy One building and Georgia Tech’s Technology Square.